Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Borough of Patton, Pennsylvania

Borough of Patton’s own rules

• Driveway accessRequired

  New driveways or curb cuts inside Patton borough, except work on state roads.

  • For state roads running through the Borough, permits must be obtained from PennDOT.
  • Applications are submitted to the Borough Office for Borough Council review.
  • Work may not begin until a permit is issued.
  • The Borough page states there is currently no cost to apply for the Borough driveway or curb-cut permit.

  Borough driveway or curb-cut application cost: 0 USD (Current stated cost; state-road work requires PennDOT permit)

  “a permit still must be obtained. NO such work should be performed without first obtaining a permit.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Water and sewer tap applications inside Patton borough.

  water application fee per EDU: 1500 USD · sewer application fee per EDU: 1500 USD

  “2026 Application Fee: $1500.00 Water Per each EDU – $1500.00 Sewer Per each EDU”

• Permit processPartial

  Building-permit inquiries for construction inside Patton borough.

  • Before beginning construction or improvements, applicants are directed to contact Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency.

  “Building Permits are Issued through the: Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Borough of Patton or Cambria County directly.

• Building permit — Residential construction inside Patton borough.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside Patton borough.
• Building code adopted — Construction inside Patton borough.
• Inspections — Building work inside Patton borough.
• Certificate of occupancy — Completed construction inside Patton borough.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.